New Delhi, 10 September 2025: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) – Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) has signed a landmark MoU with EdCIL (India) Limited to develop dual-use technologies under the new ASPIRE (Accelerating Strategic Progress in Research and Education) program. The collaboration aims to merge defence expertise with cutting-edge ed-tech…
Month: September 2025
News
Swacchotsav 2025: SHS Campaign to Promote Clean Festivities
New Delhi, 10 September 2025: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) have announced the launch of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign, themed ‘Swacchotsav’. Scheduled from 17th September to 2nd October, the fortnight-long initiative aims to combine cleanliness…
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India Tightens Regulation on Biostimulant Products under FCO
The Government of India has tightened the regulatory framework for biostimulant products under the Fertilizer Control Order (FCO), 1985, officially ending provisional registrations from June 17, 2025. This move marks a significant step in standardising quality and ensuring that only scientifically validated products are available in the Indian market. Until…
Elections
ECI, Naam Tamilar Katchi Discuss Electoral Reforms
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday held an interaction with a delegation from Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), led by its authorised representative K. Senthilkumar, at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alongside Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and…
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PM Modi Visits Himachal, Punjab to Review Flood Relief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to review the situation caused by heavy floods and landslides. His visit comes as both states grapple with widespread damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and livelihoods. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the Government of India’s commitment to stand with the…
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President Murmu Endorses Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan
A group of eminent tribal representatives from across India met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday as part of the ongoing Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has hosted several rounds of dialogue with tribal leaders in recent months. This meeting marked…
Bihar
Patna Dial-112 Drivers Protest Over Pay and Work Conditions
Patna witnessed major disruptions on Tuesday as hundreds of Dial-112 emergency service drivers from across Bihar staged protests demanding higher pay and better service conditions. The demonstration, which began at Gardanibagh and culminated at Kargil Chowk, saw drivers carrying the national flag and chanting slogans against the state government. According…
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Google Engineer Debunks FAANG ‘Day-in-the-Life’ Videos
A Bengaluru-based Google engineer has sparked debate on social media after challenging the authenticity of viral “day-in-the-life” videos created by employees of FAANG companies — Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google. The engineer, Priyansh Agarwal, shared his candid perspective on X, stating that such videos only capture the “honeymoon period”…
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“C.P. Radhakrishnan Leads in Vice-President Polls”
Voting for the Vice-Presidential election 2025 began today in the new Parliament building, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi casting the first vote. The contest is between the NDA nominee, C.P. Radhakrishnan, and the INDIA bloc candidate, former Supreme Court judge B. Sudershan Reddy. The election was necessitated by the unexpected…
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Amit Shah to Meet Saints, NDA Leaders in Patna on Sept 18
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is stepping up its election campaign in Bihar with a series of high-profile visits. After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled stop at Purnia on September 15, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Patna on September 18 to meet saints, seers, and National Democratic…